Civil Service Appeals

Some employers require pre-employment evaluations. For civil servants, such as firefighters, paramedics, and police officers, a psychological evaluation is part of the hiring process.

Sometimes those evaluations might identify some emotional or behavioral issues that might hinder employment or the candidate’s ability to be successful at their job.

How a civil service appeal works

When an applicant receives an evaluation they disagree with, they may ask for an appeal.  This usually involves paying out of pocket for evaluations from multiple psychologists who independently evaluate the applicant, then meet together as an appeal board to come to a decision.

The goal is for each applicant to have the opportunity to make their case to the appeal board, so special circumstances can be fairly evaluated.

Pre-employment evaluations and appeals

Appointed by the City of Austin Civil Service Commission, I currently sit on appeal boards for training academy applicants applying to the Austin Fire Department, Police Department, or  EMS. If your city or civil service agency is in need of an experienced psychologist, contact me at 512-627-3583 to learn more about my evaluation services.